The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred this Tuesday afternoon on Lady's Island.

According to a Sheriff's Office news release, deputies responded to an activated alarm at BB&T located at 1 Kemmerlin Ln. around 12:15 after two men, armed with a handgun entered the bank and demanded money. After suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash, they fled through the front door and were last seen running towards Club Rd.

The suspects are described as black males between 5'07" and 6'. One was wearing a baggy white shirt and dark baggy pants. The other was wearing a baggy black shirt and dark baggy pants.

A perimeter has been established in the area surrounding the scene and the bank will remain closed for business until further notice. Members of the Sheriff's Office K9 Tracking Team are actively searching the area. Motorists, residents, and business owners in the area are asked to exercise caution as the suspects at large are considered armed and dangerous.

Any sightings of suspicious person(s) in the area should be reported immediately via 911. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers.